04-28-201704-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 28, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Ebonized Austrian Quarter-striking Bracket Clock

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$1,599$1,300
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3003MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 28, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Ebonized Austrian Quarter-striking Bracket Clock, Bened Ebert in Wienn, ebonized case with four flame finials at the corners, tombstone-shaped hinged glazed door with engraved brass upper spandrels, and similar sound fret panels on the sides, composite brass dial with silvered roman numeral chapter ring marked as above, false pendulum, calendar aperture, engraved center, and cast brass spandrels, dual subsidiary dials flank the engraved and painted moon's phase and dial in the arch, eight-day, three-train fusee movement, verge escapement, two bells, and pull repeat, fully engraved back plate with short pendulum, all resting on brass ogee feet, ht. 18 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Has case key.


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